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Post by Greed on Aug 2, 2011 19:20:35 GMT -5
Lower Isle of Rellinis ~ Minami ~ 4:43 PM
Seline
I did not speak, I did not hesitate as I landed on my feet for only the tiniest fraction of a second. Before the girl had even finished speaking, my face was in hers, my thrusters at full blast as I jerked my hand foward, aiming to grab her throat within the same.
For my other hand, I kept it loose, free, and ready to shut down any form of counter attack my opponent might think up. I made sure not to reveal any of my weapons to her as well... with my strength, I likely would not need them anyways.
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Post by Platinum-06-Grillz on Aug 2, 2011 20:57:56 GMT -5
Lower Isle of Rellinis ~ Minami ~ 4:44 PM
From the moment the wolf beastkin landed, she had her sword gripped with both hands with her guard up. Her opponent came at her fast, and she had no time to dodge the incoming attack. She managed to deflect the enemy's mechanical hand with her blade, but had only a slight bit of trouble maintaining her balance. She noticed that the cyborg kept one hand free for a possible incoming attack. She tried to observe her movements carefully for an incoming followup.
Kigan Cruiser ~ Bottom Deck (Hall B-1) ~ 4:44 PM
While continuing to keep his shadowy form, he overheard an announcement that the KiganNites were positioning themselves in front of every staircase within the halls of the ship. "So they're KiganNites huh? I better move fa-," He stopped thinking to himself abruptly the moment he saw a large group of KiganNites in front of him positioned by the doorway. "...Darn. This doesn't look favorable on my end." He was still inside the shadows within the staircase, so he was still unnoticeable.
"I don't think I can keep this form up for much longer. If I can at least reach another empty section of this hallway, I'll be in the clear." Using the path of shadows that were available, he hastily traveled to the right side of Hall B-1 around the corner where the sentinels weren't able to detect him. He took his physical form and hugged the wall with his back looking for another path to travel. "Judging from the distance I traveled while maintaining that form, I may not be able to do it again within the next 10 minutes. If I'm not too careful, I may have to engage in combat." He immediately advanced to the hallway just below the Bottom Deck's first sector.
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Post by SlvrNight on Aug 2, 2011 22:02:13 GMT -5
Lower Isle of Rellinis Minami ~ 4:44 PM
Makkura was about to go and aid Ren, but the gathering light at the ship's mouth drew her attention. She had seen that weapon used once before and refused to allow it to happen again. "No...would he actually use that thing on this village?" She looked down at the small town below, noticing several beastkin looking up at the light. Some seemed to know what it was due to expressions of fear on their face, while others had expressions of anger. The young woman made her decision and flew off towards the Kigan Cruiser.
Kigan Cruiser Main Deck ~ 4:44 PM
Makkura flew above the metal behemoth and quickly descended towards the deck. However, she forgot about the ship's barrier, which instantly dissipated her Alma Orbe once she came too close. She fell towards the steel ship, flipping in midair and landing on it with a loud thud. The masked reaper ran towards the door on the left, opening it and running right into a KiganNite. She bounced off the creature and attempted to jump back, but was too late.
She had already been detected.
The KiganNite grabbed Makkura's leg in midair and dragged her inside, throwing her down the stairs and into two more of the white humanoids. She immediately created her green energy scythe, Morte, and slashed the two enemies in half, quickly following up with a vertical slash to cut each one into four pieces. They quickly faded away into dust.
However, the KiganNite that Makkura originally ran into jumped down the stairs and, using its momentum from the fall, grabbed the back of her head and smashed her face into the steel wall. Luckily, her mask prevents any part of her face from suffering any true damage. It was still quite painful though. The young woman growled in anger and then coated her right hand in green energy. She ducked under the white creature's swipes and stabbed its chest with her glowing hand. Makkura lifted it up above her and clenched her hand within its body, forcing it to explode into a mass of white dust and green specks of energy.
"Well, there goes my element of surprise. Pretty sure the whole next floor will know I'm here now."
She could not have been more right as all the KiganNites from the Lower Deck could be heard running up the stairs.
Lower Deck - Bon's Workshop ~ 4:44 PM
An alarm blared in the captain's room. The normal blue lights turned red and flashed brightly, forcing an annoyed groan from its occupant.
"What the hell? I thought the KiganNites were wa-"
"Captain! Makkura is inside the ship! The KiganNites are currently engaging her in the left stairwell! She seems to be stuck there and hasn't made it to the Lower Deck yet!"
Bon growled and pressed yet another button on his chair. This time all the mechanical arms stopped working and retracted into the chair's backside. He stood up and grabbed his helmet, quickly putting it on. He looked at his hands, opening and closing them a few times. His wings did the same. "My armor's not at 100%, but this should be enough to at least get that bitch off my damned ship!" With this statement, the armored ave ran out of his room, flapping his wings once he entered the hall and flew down towards the stairwell door.
Assault Deck - Volun Cannon Control Room ~ 4:44 PM
Miya was still sitting in her chair, patiently watching the energy bar on her screen rise. Her headset suddenly sprung to life however, interrupting her.
"Yes? What is it ca-"
"Miya! Makkura is inside the ship! Do NOT let her into the Assault Deck! I repeat, do NOT let her in there! That cannon needs to finish charging no matter what! Use the KiganNites Gammas if you have to!"
Miya was startled by the urgency in the captain's voice, but quickly adjusted to it.
"Aye aye, sir! I will protect this floor with my very life if I have to!"
She heard Bon open his mouth to say something else, but nothing came out. Only the sound of him disconnecting. ______________________ |Volun Cannon Charge: 50%[/u]|
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Post by Greed on Aug 3, 2011 9:59:35 GMT -5
Lower Isle of Rellinis - Minami ~ 4:44 PM
Seline
It was one mistake after another at this point. First, she underestimated my speed. Now? She was underestimating my strength and durability. She knew nothing about her opponent, and I wagered she knew even less about technology.
My hand did not budge when she attempted to deflect my strike. No, in fact, I grabbed her sword, and forced it aside, as though someone has attempted to hit me with a stick. It was curious that it didn't break with a grip that tight... it must have some form of enchantment?
Regardless, I rapidly jerked my fist up, and aimed to deliver three rapid, crushing punches to the beastkin's gut. That should be enough, I wager, to get her in the position I needed.
This all happened in about the course of... maybe a little less than a second. My HUD was going nuts, and telling me to move out of the Volun cannon's path... if push came to shove, I would leave her in it.
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Post by Platinum-06-Grillz on Aug 3, 2011 14:05:17 GMT -5
Lower Isle of Rellinis - Minami ~ 4:44 PM
Ren was immediately sent flying into the air after receiving the blow this cyborg woman dealt to her. The most she could do is readjust herself in midair to position herself to defend any form of attack that would come up next. She still had some energy left, but how much more she could endure is questionable due the the injuries she sustained from being hit by that large beam of light.
Kigan Cruiser ~ Bottom Deck (Hall B-1) ~ 4:45 PM
The sound of a blaring alarm could be heard after he questioned what that large booming sound on the upper deck was. "What!? Whatever that was just gave away my position!" He noticed that a few of the KiganNites on the Bottom Deck were already racing toward him. "Guess there's no use sneaking around anymore." He knelt on the ground as somewhat of a running start. "All right then, let's gun it!" He dashed past the path of KiganNites that ran toward him at an unbelievable speed, all while slashing them in half with his kodachi. The speed at which he dash would have practically be considered godlike to those who had never witnessed anything so blindingly fast. Within a matter of 3 seconds, he had reached the end of the bottom deck toward the stairway.
He always thought to himself when there was a scenario where he was to be discovered with no chance of hiding again, he would always try to disable the enemy's weaponry first. Kageru figured that weapons could be held at the very bottom of this ship due to the turrets on the outside that were positioned at the very bottom. Upon realizing this, this could also be a chance that someone could be there at this moment that could possibly controlling this metal monster since someone could actually see and aim through that room.
Within the stairway, the ninja used each wall to the side to hop over every layer of railing placed next to each stairstep to speed up his progress. Again, the trip only lasted 3 seconds from reaching the entrance of the Assault Deck from the Bottom Deck. Unfortunately, a horde of KiganNites were waiting for him at the entrance. One of them actually halted him by grabbing him from behind while the others hovered toward them as quickly as they could to attack him while he was restrained. Their strength was nowhere near up to par with his, so he responded by slashing the KiganNite restraining him. He reached into the pouch on his back and pulled out a lone incendiary kunai that will explode within a matter of seconds. He slammed it in the area between the attackers and the restrainers, then dashed to his left. The kunai had exploded with the force of a grenade, taking the white creatures with it. This occurred over a time of 8 seconds.
He was at the end of the floor where a blue light could be seen to his left. He dashed toward the entrance and peered his head around the corner to see exactly what this strange glow was. Surely if there was anyone nearby, they would have figured out someone was on this very same floor who had caused the explosion.
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Post by SlvrNight on Aug 3, 2011 14:44:44 GMT -5
Kigan Cruiser Assault Deck - Outside the Volun Cannon Control Room ~ 4:45 PM
The door to the Volun Cannon Control Room suddenly glowed blue and began sparking with electricity. Loud growling could be heard from somewhere nearby. If Kageru looked above him, he would notice an extremely large KiganNite was hanging from the ceiling, much like a gorilla. It released the bar it was hanging on and landed on the steel floor, making a very loud crash that echoed throughout the entire ship. Unlike the KiganNite Alphas, this KiganNite's face was extremely monstrous. It had large human-like teeth and bright blue eyes. Its nostrils were very small, but visible as two small dots. The previous comparison to a gorilla was now more visible than before, as it stood the same exact way, was very muscular, and stood up about 40 feet (it's hunched over btw). Within its chest was an orb of blue energy, which had faint, yet visible, veins spreading to every part of the creature's inside.
"This is as far as you go!" A female voice shouted this out towards Kageru, and the large KiganNite lifted its right fist. It slowly unfolded it to reveal Miya standing within its palm. She quickly back flipped and landed upon the massive beast's shoulder, taking out her energy rifle and aiming it at Kageru. "This is the KiganNite γ and together we'll stop you here and now!" The massive KiganNite roared in agreement, instantly slamming its left fist onto the floor in a demonstration of its speed and strength.
Lower Deck - Hall A-4 ~ 4:45 PM
The armored ave was sent flying into the wall of Izuma's Laboratory, his chest armor smoking from the energy of his opponent. He quickly rolled to the side and avoided his opponent's acid-like energy scythe. Bon did a few hops backwards and quickly aimed his right arm at Makkura, firing a small missile towards her. She stepped to the side, avoiding it, and lunged at her armored enemy. Bon ducked down, avoiding the masked reaper, and uppercut her stomach as she passed over him. He heard her gasp in pain and watched as she went flying into the air, crashing down onto the floor.
"Captain! What is going on here?! Why is Makkura so deep inside the ship?!"
Bon turned and saw Suna standing in the doorway to Izuma's Lab. He quickly pointed towards the stairwell.
"She got in somehow! Go to the Volun Cannon room and guard it with Miya! We need to let that thing finish charging!"
"Captain, you don't have your sword! You can't defea-"
"Hell yeah I can! Now just GO! That's an order, Suna!"
Suna narrowed her eyes at her captain, then looked back inside the lab at Minu and Izuma. "Izuma...Minu...I'm going to the Assault Deck. Stay here and try to help the captain hold back Makkura."
Izuma smiled and looked towards her hulking KiganNite helper. "I think we can manage that."
The emerald knight ran out into the hall, heading towards the stairwell. Makkura shouted towards her to stop, but Bon quickly grabbed her from behind, bent over backwards, and slammed her back onto the floor.
______________________ |Volun Cannon Charge: 75%|
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Post by Greed on Aug 3, 2011 17:22:43 GMT -5
Lower Isle of Rellinis - Minami ~ 4:45 PM
Seline
I couldn't really express disappointment at this point. It was just my job to take care of this this girl anyways. My thrusters angled to my will, and I quickly shot under and behind her. My arms found their way around her waist, and her neck.
It didn't matter how she positioned herself in midair if she had no control. All the flash and posturing, it meant just as little. I popped the panel open on then arm around her neck, and activated the saber... all it was going to take was releasing her into it, and cutting her throat wide open.
Something was stopping me from doing this. It was something I had noticed while in her face. This girl was still fairly young... then again, with the Volun Cannon about to fire....
"..." I inhaled... before I move my arm down to the girl's leg, and swung her into the closest building as hard as I could muster, like an over-glorified meat club.
"... Good luck stopping us. You'll need it." With that, I boosted off into the air, heading back to the ship. I had picked up some worrisome messages from the others, and I was needed there more than here.
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Post by Platinum-06-Grillz on Aug 3, 2011 19:10:59 GMT -5
Kigan Cruiser ~ Assault Deck (Outside the Volun Cannon Control Room) ~ 4:46 PM
A hunch spurned Kageru's slight attention when he took note of how strong the creature was and the fact it even had the assistance of yet another person with the band of raiders. "Oh well, what do we have here? It seems there's something awfully important in that room over there for you to bring out the big guns. Fair enough, I'll take part in your little game." He instantly took a couple more explosive kunai and darted the projectiles toward the monster's chest where the blue orb was.
He followed up his surprise attack by jumping far to the side, all while activating his headset. "Attention all C-Class units of the Stealth Squad, meet up at the specified rendezvous point and board the ship! This is an emergency raid! I repeat, this is an emergency raid!" Even if the enemies could try to stop him from communicating through the intercom, his sharp eyes and amazing speed would render all attempts useless.
Lower Isle of Rellinis - Minami ~ 4:45 PM
Regardless of her fighting spirit, Ren knew for a fact that her defeat was inevitable. The moment her adversary had grabbed her, she thought she was going to die where she was that very instant. As much as she had wanted to go on fighting, a small part of her wanted to embrace the cold arms of death and be rid of having to fight such an unwinnable battle. She kept that feeling suppressed as much as possible so she could have the will to go on and somehow turn the tables. Given her position though, there was no use in trying to struggle any further. Every ounce of her energy was drained from her previous struggles, so nothing she could do would ever make a lick of difference. All she could do is just wait for the finishing blow to end her then and there.
For a reason beyond her train of thought, her attacker just threw her into the roof of a nearby building. Ren miraculously landed on her feet somehow, but this didn't mean she didn't sustain some kind of leg injury from landing so hard. Use of her legs were completely shot, and she stood there helplessly breathing heavily as she watched her opponent turn her back and flew toward the ship. "Is... is this it? ...Is this all that I'm capable of...?" She began struggling to stand as her vision became blurry. "I must... keep... fighting...." It wasn't until a few seconds later that she lost all feeling in her legs and collapsed onto her knees.
"Ungh, it's no use. I can't fight any more." The moment she realized it, her will had suddenly vanished. The fighting spirit she had possessed for a long time now had completely dissipated. "I'm completely drained. I can't get my body to move and there's no one to help me. Does this mean... I'm about to die?" There was only enough energy she could muster to look into the sky and take notice of a ball of energy charging up as it aimed toward the village. She knew exactly what this meant.
"I see..." Feeling in her arms began to disappear as well, sending her face first into the stone roof of the building. "How could I have been so foolish? ...How could I have ever hoped... to help make the world a better place to repent for terrible things I've done? Especially with the pathetic amount of power I have...?" The beastkin's eyes swelled with tears as she had a very faint and sad smile on her face. "Maybe... this was just a way of saying my dream is utterly impossible...... I don't think I... can go on any longer.... I've let everyone down. My friends, loved ones, my fellow comrades... I've lost. And besides, the world would be better off without me so I don't repeat the tragedy I've caused in my village long ago." At this point, her vision started to grow even more distorted as she struggled to keep herself awake.
"....It's no use. I have to accept the fact that I should just fade away from existence. The world would be better off... if I just die. I'm sure... everyone will... be...." Before she could finish her sentence, a final tear rolled down Ren's cheek and she had fallen completely unconscious. Unable to fight any longer, she laid face first on the surface of the lone building as the wind blew in her hair. It became uncertain whether or not she would live or die. All the fallen swordsman could hope for was a miracle to happen, if only she had any shred of hope left within her.
((Thanks a lot for proving I'm as big a punching bag as Jisui .V. Just kidding, I love you bro : P))
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Post by SlvrNight on Aug 6, 2011 18:10:32 GMT -5
Kigan Cruiser Assault Deck - (Outside the Volun Cannon Control Room) ~ 4:47 PM
The KiganNite γ's massive arm quickly covered its chest, blocking the exploding kunai. Even though they stabbed its arm and blew up, it was rather unscathed. Miya shook her head at Kageru's attack and began aiming her energy rifle at him. During this time, the KiganNite γ swung its right arm downwrd at Kageru. Despite its large size the creature was fast enough that even the Stealth Squad leader would have trouble avoiding the lightning-quick strike. The white-haired woman on its shoulder was looking through her rifle's scope, preparing to aim at whatever spot their beastly opponent would move to.
Bottom Deck - Hall B-1 ~ 4:47 PM
Bon and Makkura were still fighting one another. However, during the battle his armor detected that Seline was on her way back to the ship. Dodging another slice from his opponent's acid scythe, he activated his headset and quickly spoke to her cyborg ally. "Seline! If you've managed to take down that beastkin girl, take her with you! Drop her off into the prison once you get here and go help Suna and Miya guard the Volun Cannon Contro-" He was cut off as Makkura jumped on his head, sending him onto the floor. The masked woman's right hand glowed green and narrowly missed Bon's chest as he rolled out of the way. He attempted to quickly stand up but saw an emerald energy blast coming towards him. He held up his arms to shield his damaged chest and was sent flying through Hall B-2 straight into the stairwell. His gauntlets sparked wildly as the energy began to quickly melt them.
Bon's left gauntlet began vibrating, making him realize that the missiles within it were about to explode from the acid. "Ha! Looks like your attack backfired a bit, Makkura!" He held out his shaking gauntlet towards her and quickly launched all five missiles contained within it. The white-robed woman easily dodged all the shots, but was unaware of one that stabbed itself into the floor directly in front of her. It exploded a mere three feet from her and sent her soaring into the outside wall of the kitchen. Makkura fell onto the metallic floor with a loud thud and began struggling to stand up.
______________________ |Volun Cannon Charge: 85%|
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Post by Greed on Aug 6, 2011 18:23:45 GMT -5
Lower Isle of Rellinis - Minami ~ 4:50PM
Seline
"...Roger, then" I wheeled back through the air, and circled back around; I wasn't going to waste any time, given how long that damn cannon had been charging. I dove down, and scooped the beastkin girl up into my arms... I don't know why, but I took that damn sword of her's too. I guess I could call it a keepsake, and mount it on my wall...
I poured the speed on, and finally, came to a skidding halt on the deck. I wasn't going to take any chances , and I began to take her to my room; I had some old Devoid-made energy restraints in there that had her name on them. The damn things were strong enough to restrain orcs, so they were certainly good enough to restrain her.
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Post by Platinum-06-Grillz on Aug 6, 2011 20:14:55 GMT -5
Kigan Cruiser ~ Assault Deck (Outside the Volun Cannon Control Room) ~ 4:47 PM
Kageru dodges to the right, but avoided it without realizing something of its size was so fast. He waits for an opening.
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Post by SlvrNight on Aug 6, 2011 21:36:43 GMT -5
Kigan Cruiser Assault Deck - Outside Volun Cannon Control Room ~ 4:50 PM
The KiganNite γ slid its hand to the right, leaving a faint circle of blue energy on its initial spot, in case Kageru jumped back there. At the same time, it created one of its axes in its left hand and swung down on Kageru's current location, making it impossible for him to jump without going right up into it.
Miya continued to keep the beastkin ninja in her sights, still looking through her energy rifle's scope.
Assault Deck - Hall V-2 ~ 4:50 PM
Two blades struck one another, sparking and lighting up the hallway. Makkura's green energy scythe came down towards Bon's head but he managed to quickly raise his beam saber, which he managed to grab from the armory, and block her strike. Thanks to his armor Bon's strength was greater than hers and he was able to push her back. He followed this up by running towards her, crouching, and performing a low slash towards her midsection. Makkura easily jumped over this attack and kicked the armored ave's head as he passed under her. The blow sent him stumbling forward as he held his head in agony. A crack was now visible on his helmet and the blue lights on it were flashing, signifying he was close to his limit.
"I will say this, Bon..."
Bon raised an eyebrow at Makkura. She was actually speaking to him...not yelling at him during an attack or anything, but actually speaking to him. He found this behavior very unusual for her.
"...you're one of the few people who's actually managed to survive against me this long. Many people tend to make a mistake by this point and suffer a fatal blow from my energy."
"Ha. Well I'm the captain of this ship for a reason."
"Yes you are. However-"
Makkura jumped towards Bon, slashing at him once again. "That does not mean I'm going to let you got this time!" He blocked her attack with his saber, making her bounce off his block and allowing him to move to her right side. He swung at her with his left arm, but missed by less than a second as Makkura ducked under the blow. She used this opportunity to jump into the air, flipping and slashing through the top of Bon's right wing.
Bon's eyes widened within his helmet as he felt Makkura's acidic energy burn through the wing. He screamed in pain and activated the jets of his armor, boosting away from the masked woman and creating a distance of thirty feet. His wings had never taken damage before and he was completely surprised by the immense pain. His vision began to blur as the feeling beat against his consciousness. Bon activated his headset, opening his message to all his crew members.
"Ugh...everyone... I'm sorry. I think I'm done now. I couldn't stop Makkura, but...she's pretty beat up too. Remember...don't let...ANYONE into the control room."
With that last message, Bon fell forward and crashed onto the floor. The blue lights of his armor faded completely.
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Post by Greed on Aug 6, 2011 22:00:26 GMT -5
Lower Deck - Seline's Room ~ 4:51 PM
Seline
I was beyond furious by the time I got in my room. Mostly with myself, partially with my captain... if he hadn't given me this order, then I... whatever. I quickly bound the beastkin with the energy cuffs. No way in hell could she break the damn things. that was for sure. They were built to hold even the most beastly war android. I glanced around my room for a moment... I picked her up, and headed down the stairs, attempting, to not take out my frustration on her for the whole damn mess. I basically threw her in the prison when I got there.
Finally free of the distraction, I opened my thrusters up, and blasted down the stairs.
I was heading to get Makkura. I had one HELL of a can of hurt for her.
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Post by Mayor on Aug 6, 2011 23:01:38 GMT -5
Kigan Cruiser Top Deck - 4:50 p.m.
He had finally made it. Adam had been climbing for 20 minutes, but he had finally made it. Adam had been plotting the course of the ship for weeks since he had first seen it, stalking it to try and find a way on board. Finally, it had fallen low enough his chain magic could actually connect. Twenty minutes prior he had finally made connection, and had been climbing ever since. And now he had made it. Time to loot everything.
That was the whole point for coming on board, after all. What was an easier source for loads of loot than looters themselves? Not to mention, this made it one of Adam's more morally safe and righteous jobs. As if he needed a reason to steal. Adam quickly began surveying the ship, trying to locate any cameras or surveillance equipment he would need to disable quickly, but realized the dumb stupids didn't have any surveillance! Maybe they thought it impossible for someone to sneak on board a flying ship, but nothing was impossible for the Possible Thief.
Entering the doors at the rear end of the ship, Adam made his way to the lower deck, not running into anyone or anything resembling security. Which while finding that extremely odd, certainly hadn't slowed Adam down. The sooner he could find something valuable, the better. Coming out of the stair well, Adam swept through the halls quickly, and found himself facing two doors. Left or Right? Running on quick instinct, Adam cut into the door on his left, opening and closing the door in one deft motion, it would be barely noticeable to anyone, including those in the room. Ears perked, eyes open, Adam quickly began surveying the room.
[[Adam has wound up in Dexter's Izuma's Laboratory for the time being.]]
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Post by Platinum-06-Grillz on Aug 7, 2011 18:14:14 GMT -5
Kigan Cruiser ~ Assault Deck (Outside Volun Cannon Control Room) ~ 4:50 PM
Kageru stood in place with his complete guard up as we continued waiting for the next room. Although, he looked slightly impatient and a thought crossed his mind. "Oh come on, is it really necessary to wait three minutes to make a move? Argh, I guess I'll have to take the initiative myse-", to his surprise, the monster actually did something. A strike was zoning into his location. "Oh look, I spoke too soon," he quipped in his head. He dodges back to the left barely avoiding the attack since the hulking monstrosity was fast, only receiving a tiny scratch on his light armor gauntlet.
Something that seemed to be another weapon began to form in its hand and prepared for an attack. Judging from the overhead start up of the attack alone, he knew too well that it was a vertical attack. Using this prior knowledge of common battle tactics while paying mind to the odd circle left on the wall, he safely avoided the attack by swiftly dashing between the gorilla-like beasts legs and was behind it. While positioned as so, he hurled two regular kunai at Miya instead of the very opponent trying to physically assault him. He thought taking out the sniper would make his fight all the more easier.
The raid unit he summoned should be boarding the ship around this time during everyone's commotion. 10 C-Class ninjas were dispatched for the moment. Others were also cautiously standing by.
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Deep within the confines of Ren's mind while in her unconscious state, she could be seen in a deep form of meditation and contemplated over the events that had occurred with the pirates. The look she had on her face was intense and focused as if a very uncomfortable feeling was pestering her. It was not a feeling, but it was an entity that was of another world. An entity that felt dark and, to be frank, pure evil. Before her very eyes, a bright sphere of energy began to take shape and morphed into a feminine figure resembling that of Ren's. The figure lacked features other than villainous eyes and a treacherous grin that could be compared to something with razor sharp teeth behind a large smile.
"So it's you again. What do you want this time?" Ren spoke to the being as if it was something with a consciousness all its own. As it turns out-...
"Hehehehe, It's good to see you again, Ren," ...the figure can speak. The voice had a slight otherworldly echo to it and it could be told from the vocals that the entity was suggestively a female. "It seems you've had a bad run in with a band of pirates and got slaughtered in the most one-sided street fights ever! Just thought I'd stop by and offer a little pep talk."
"No need for anymore of your silly mind games. In case you haven't noticed, we'll no longer exist in this world."
"Come again?"
"I'm about to pass away soon and I'm taking you with me so the world no longer has to put up with your foul immoral stench."
The demon couldn't help but laugh in response. "Kekekeke! Seriously? Stop with the over-dramatic wishful thinking, you're only unconscious. We'll be just fine."
"Is that so...?" As surprisingly negative as she was about herself moments ago, she takes still being able to fight again for another day extremely well. "This just means I have a second chance to help make this world peaceful again."
"Peaceful? Pfft, don't delude yourself. Look around you. It's not hard to tell the world is far too disarrayed and chaotic to ever let a single moment of peace exist. The only thing that can get you by is hatred."
"You're wrong. Nothing good ever comes of hatred. Hatred is nothing more than a negative emotion that festers in the pit of one's soul and delude them to evil thoughts, eventually leading down the path of self-destruction all while spreading pain to those around them. I refuse to embrace such an ideal. The night you had me believe I slaughtered my entire village and the aftermath made me realize that."
"Oh, that wasn't hatred. That was just plain fun! Hahahaha!!"
The beastkin cringed at the figure. "Seriously, you just disgust me to the point I'd vomit. If I could, I'd cut you down if only you weren't a part of me, you foul pile of scum."
"Hahahaha, oh please, again, call me Igiat. Igiat Ner. You make me laugh so much, I keep forgetting to remind you about my name!"
"Bite me. As I was saying, Only the goodness within everyone's hearts can have the power to change the world in a positive sense. No point in continuing this pointless argument."
"Hehehehe- ahem... so, I'll assume you hate me? Or maybe you hate the ones that caused harm to your precious friends and allies? Like those attackers for instance?"
"I wouldn't use the word 'hate'. So to speak, you disgust me even more than anything I've encountered in my lifetime. As for that group attacking the village, bearing hatred for them is pointless. But when I awake, I'll do whatever I can with the help of my friends to stop them."
"I see.... Welp, I would take the time to take apart your little argument piece by piece and prove otherwise, but I'm a little low on time here. In fact, I have a proposition for you?"
"Like I'd be willing to listen? ...Then again, I don't have much of a choice at this point, do I?"
"I noticed you were muttering on about 'power', right? Well I can grant you some of my power whenever you call upon it without the worry of completely taking your body over. Without my help, we could both wind up dead. And we wouldn't want that since you're always relying on the pitiful strength you've had up until this point. So what do you say?"
"You already know my answer. I'd rather lost time and time again than be aided by your darkness."
"Not like I'm giving you much of a choice, now am I?" Igiat placed a hand on Ren's forehead and transferred some form of energy and knowledge onto her that could assist her later in battles.
"Remember. The moment you show any signs of weakness and desire to embrace the dark side, expect an unpleasant visit from me real soon." The entity began to dissipate as she passed on her knowledge of a useful technique to the beastkin. "Guess it's time for me to take my leave. Tata for now!"
Ren should be close to waking up at this point.
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